Decision CRTC 2001-454

Ottawa, 1 August 2001

572047 Ontario Limited
Cobourg/Port Hope, Ontario 2000-1993-6

22 May 2001 Public Hearing National Capital Region

New FM radio programming undertaking in Cobourg

The Commission approves the application for a new English-language FM radio station in Cobourg. The terms and conditions of licence are set out in the appendix to this decision.

572047 Ontario Limited currently operates CHUC Cobourg.

The new station will offer an adult contemporary format. Most of the programming will be locally produced. Lifestyle features aired on the station will highlight music, entertainment, Internet, health and family.

The Commission acknowledges the interventions submitted in support of this application.

Related CRTC document

· Public Notice CRTC 1999-137 - New licence form for commercial radio stations

Secretary General

This decision is to be appended to the licence. It is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca

Appendix to Decision CRTC 2001-454

Terms of the licence for the radio programming undertaking at Cobourg

The Commission will only issue the licence, and it will only be effective at such time as:

· The licensee confirms in writing that it is ready to begin operation. This must take place within 12 months of today's date. Any request for an extension to that deadline requires Commission approval and must be made in writing within that period.

· The Department of Industry, having advised that the application is conditionally technically acceptable, has determined that there is no unacceptable interference with NAV/COM services and indicated that it will issue a broadcasting certificate (section 22(1) of the Broadcasting Act).

The licence, when issued, will expire 31 August 2007.

The station will broadcast on the FM band, on the frequency 93.3 MHz, channel 227B, with an effective radiated power of 2,100 watts.

The Commission encourages the licensee to consider employment equity issues in its hiring practices and in all other aspects of its management of human resources (Public Notice CRTC 1992-59).

Conditions of licence

The licence will be subject to the conditions specified in the licence to be issued, as also set out in Public Notice CRTC 1999-137.